Prostatitis is a disease of the prostate gland, which, according to statistics, affects about half of men in the world between the ages of 20 and 50. The prostate gland is a very important element in the male genitourinary system: it produces a substance that activates spermatozoa and ensures their stability. In the prostate, this function is impaired, which leads to various problems. Therefore, if symptoms of prostatitis are detected, treatment with folk remedies will help at home.
Symptoms of prostatitis
In the initial stage of prostatitis, the symptoms appear very easily, these are:
- frequent and painful urination;
- decreased libido;
- pain in the lower abdomen or scrotum;
- burning in the perineum;
- ejaculation disorder;
- blood in the urine;
- nervousness.
If blood appears in the urine, you should immediately consult a doctor! This symptom may be due to purulent inflammation.
Most often, the disease is expressed in a violation of urination. With a constant daily amount of urine, trips to the toilet increase. As a rule, urination occurs in small portions, pain or difficulty urinating may occur.
If the treatment process is not started on time, then an exacerbation occurs, acute prostatitis occurs, and the following is added to the first symptoms of the disease:
- increase in body temperature;
- fever and chills;
- swelling of the prostate.
With symptoms of a chronic form of prostatitis, there may be all the above symptoms, but their manifestation will be intermittent and not as bright as in the acute form. In some cases, prostatitis occurs without symptoms.
Prostatitis - causes
Due to various reasons, one of 4 forms of prostatitis can develop: acute, chronic bacterial or non-bacterial, prostatodynia.
The bacterial form of prostatitis occurs when infected with various infections, most often it is chlamydia, trichomoniasis or gonococcus.
Other forms of the disease can be caused by:
- sedentary way of life;
- irregular intercourse;
- circulatory disorders;
- hypothermia;
- nervous tension and stress;
- disruption of the endocrine system;
- avitaminosis.
Treatment of prostatitis
Once you know what the symptoms of prostatitis in men are, the treatment of the disease can be carried out with an integrated approach: both drugs and folk remedies have a beneficial effect on restoring the functions of the male body.
If signs and symptoms of prostatitis are detected, drug treatment is prescribed by a urologist after examination and diagnosis. During the review you can:
- history taking;
- analysis of prostate secretion;
- urine test;
- bacteriological culture;
- cystoscopy;
- tomography;
- ultrasound;
- digital rectal palpation.
Medical treatment
Prostatitis is a disease that is quite difficult to treat. However, by conscientiously following all the doctor's prescriptions, you can get rid of the symptoms for a long time or even for life. The doctor must prescribe a comprehensive treatment, taking into account all the characteristics of the patient's body. The main goal of treatment in the initial stage is to eliminate the cause of the disease.
Bacterial prostatitis is treated with antibiotics. This is necessary to get rid of the microorganisms that provoked the disease. Antibacterial therapy should be approached with all seriousness and responsibility. In no case should it be interrupted or terminated prematurely. If all bacteria cannot be destroyed in one course, they will appear again, but already with immunity to the drug. At this stage, a lot depends on the doctor, on how carefully and in accordance with the characteristics of the disease in a particular man he took the medicine.
An important role is given to immunomodulators (drugs that regulate the immune system).
If the patient complains of pain, pain relievers and warm baths are prescribed.
Diet
For a more effective treatment, you need to make some changes in your diet. It is necessary to consume as many products as possible that improve blood circulation, increase immunity.
So, you should eat:
- greenery;
- onion and garlic;
- citrus fruits;
- rose hip;
- mustard;
- Seafood;
- fresh vegetables and fruits.
In addition, foods that adversely affect the body, promote blood stasis and increase the rate of urine formation should be excluded from the diet.
It is strictly forbidden to use:
- alcoholic beverages;
- legumes;
- sorrel;
- entrails;
- very spicy dishes;
- pork;
- Carbonated drinks;
- a bun.
Prostate massage
This seemingly unpleasant procedure for every man is a very important and indispensable element of therapy. Prostate massage allows you to:
- squeeze out the inflamed secret;
- improving blood circulation;
- acceleration of the action of antibacterial drugs;
- tones the prostate.
During the procedure, the patient can be in a knee-elbow position or on his side, bending his knees to the stomach. The index finger of a gloved hand smeared with petroleum jelly is inserted into the anus. The doctor then palpates the prostate gland 3-5 cm from the anus. Then the massage itself begins, which consists of gentle massaging movements in different directions (up and down, the number 8, etc. ).
How painful is this procedure? Oddly enough, it mainly depends on the mental state of the patient. Many note that after having a good rest, they did not notice any unpleasant sensations at all. Of course, the degree of pain during massage is influenced by the qualification of the doctor, the characteristics of the disease and the size of the prostate.
Physiotherapy
The main goal of physiotherapy in prostatitis is the regulation of blood circulation in the pelvic organs. This procedure can be performed using:
- electromagnetic oscillations;
- ultrasonic waves;
- warm enemas;
- laser therapy, etc.
Exercises for prostatitis
One of the reasons for the development of the disease is blood stagnation. In this case, an attack of prostatitis may occur, the symptoms of which will be frequent urges to urinate. Let's look at a set of exercises that improve blood circulation.
- Contraction of the sphincter muscles. Such reductions should be done regularly, several times a day, 30 times. Don't worry if discomfort occurs - it's from not exercising the muscles.
- Cold and hot shower. This procedure promotes blood flow throughout the body. You can take a contrast shower both for the whole body and exclusively for the perineum. It is very important to regulate the water temperature correctly: do not make it too cold or too hot. Recommended intervals are half a minute of warm water and a quarter of cold water for five minutes.
- Massaging the perineum. It is recommended to perform the exercise in a lying position. You should massage the area between the anus and the scrotum, just below the pelvic bone. The massage is performed with pressing movements with medium force. We press for 2-3 seconds and lower for the same time. Repeat for five minutes.
Treatment with folk remedies
Of course, our ancestors also faced inflammation of the prostate gland. Before the advent of modern medicine, they developed their own, quite effective means. Traditional medicine with its treatment methods is used for prostatitis pain. Let's take a closer look at what it has to offer.
Onion seed treatment
Onion seeds are great for treating bacterial prostatitis. To prepare a medicinal mixture, crushed seeds should be mixed with honey in equal proportions. Take a teaspoon 3 times a day.
propolis candles
For cooking you need propolis extract and cocoa butter. For 20 g of which you need 1 g of extract. Form suppositories from the resulting mass and inject them rectally every day before going to bed for 3 months.
Chamomile tea
The recipe gives a good effect in exacerbation of chronic prostatitis. Chamomile infusion can be taken orally or used as an enema. To prepare, pour 100 g of boiling water with 1 tablespoon of dry chamomile, let it brew for about an hour. After the time is up, strain the solution. The resulting decoction can be drunk at night or used as an enema.
attention! The temperature of the infusion for the enema should be 1-2 degrees higher than the body temperature.
Pumpkin seeds
Treatment of prostatitis with pumpkin seeds was quite popular among our ancestors. The effect of this method is due to the high content of zinc in the seeds. For treatment, you can use seeds both in raw form (about 30 pieces per day) and in the form of a honey mixture. To prepare it, grind the pre-roasted seeds into a powder and mix them with honey. From the resulting mixture, make balls the size of a walnut, store them in the refrigerator. It is recommended to use old, candied honey so that the "nuts" can keep their shape better. Eat one ball half an hour before dinner.
Treatment with chestnut shells
It is popularly believed that this method will allow you to quickly get rid of prostatitis. For treatment, you will need a shell with needles, which must be boiled and drunk as a decoction. How to make a potion:
- Pick ripe autumn chestnuts.
- Peel them.
- Fill with boiled water overnight.
- In the morning, the solution is filtered and kept in a water bath until it evaporates to a third.
- Take 1 teaspoon before the first meal.
The course of treatment is 60 days.
Prevention of prostatitis
As you know, the most effective way to treat diseases is to prevent their development. It is necessary to check after treatment and detection of symptoms of prostatitis, 2 months after the infection. This will help in time to prevent a possible relapse of the disease.
To prevent prostatitis, observe the following preventive measures:
- Do not overcool. Do not sit on cold surfaces, use thermal underwear in winter.
- Have regular (once a year) examinations with a urologist.
- Have a regular sex life.
- Try to lead a mobile lifestyle, if possible, walk more.
- Give up bad habits and eat right.
Watch your health!